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Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

Least Concern

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Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Falconiformes (Gündüz yırtıcı kuşları)

Species

Falco tinnunculus (Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チョウゲンボウ

Chinese 紅隼

Spanish Cernícalo Vulgar

French faucon crécerelle

German Turmfalke

Portuguese Peneireiro-vulgar

Russian Пустельга

Arabic العوسق

Thai เหยี่ยวเคสเตรล

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel?

The scientific name of Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel is Falco tinnunculus. It belongs to the genus Falco.

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel?

Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel live?

Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel belong to?

Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

Is Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel endangered?

No, Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel belong to?

Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel?

The closest relatives of Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel in the genus Falco include Amur Falcon, Australian Hobby, Banded Kestrel, Saker Falcon, Lanner Falcon.